Michigan Compiled Laws § 257.643a Leaving Space Between Trucks Or Truck Tractors; Passing; Violation As Civil Infraction.


257.643a Leaving space between trucks or truck tractors; passing; violation as civil infraction.

Sec. 643a.

(1) The driver of a truck or truck tractor, when traveling upon a highway outside of a business or residence district, when conditions permit, shall leave sufficient space between the vehicle and another truck or truck tractor so that an overtaking vehicle may enter and occupy the space without danger, except that this shall not prevent the driver of a truck or truck tractor from overtaking and passing another truck, truck tractor, or other vehicle in a lawful manner.

(2) A person who violates this section is responsible for a civil infraction.


History: Add. 1957, Act 291, Eff. Sept. 27, 1957 ;-- Am. 1978, Act 510, Eff. Aug. 1, 1979


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